Pandit Rajmani Tigunait

This was an enticing recorded lecture about the spirit of the Vedas. The speaker passionately delves into how we all need to find our inner fire and stop seeking inspiration from external sources. He references the beginning and ending was passages of the Rig Veda as being examples of the spirit of the Vedas. I came away from this recording really interested into driving into the Vedas

This is the autobiography of Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Ph.D. Tigunait’s story is a compelling one, and vividly told. It follows him from his boyhood in Amar Garh, a traditional village in northern India, all the way to his current life as the spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute. This journey is full of twists and turns, and along the way the reader encounters many exotic and unfamiliar sights, sounds, and experiences. We meet Tigunait’s family, headed by a once-prosperous Raj show more Purohit (a religious teacher), who has seen his wealth dwindle in the face of political and social upheaval. We share in the author’s immersion into Sanskrit scriptures and his ongoing traditional education. Along with him, we meet a variety of saints and spiritual masters, who add to his understanding of the Divine Mother, teach valuable meditation techniques, lifestyle choices, and powerful mantras, and change the course of his life. show less

From Death to Birth takes us along the soul's journey from death to birth, dispelling the frequent misconceptions about this subject by revealing little-known but powerful truths. Through a series of lively stories drawn from the ancient scriptures and his own experience, Pandit Tigunait reveals what karma really is, how we can create it, why it becomes our destiny, and how we can use it to shape the future of our dreams. To make this understandable, he takes us through the journey after show more death, and explains the difference between rebirth, reincarnation, and divine birth. In the final story, we learn how we too can complete the three stages of the spiritual journey- from worldly happiness, to heavenly pleasures, to immortality. show less

'Inner Quest' is a book for anyone who is seeking something that is `missing' in one's life, in spite of a `successful' life with all material possessions and satisfying relationships. In spite of worldly happiness, one may experience an inner disquiet which keeps on growing. One may not know what he/she is seeking. Scant answers can be found from many sources, but the seeker is not satisfied and wants to know more. This is the beginning of the inner quest.

The book gives a plan based on the show more Himalayan tradition. Step-by step practice leading to a spiritual journey and inner calm can help the seeker find answers. Daily practice of breathing exercises, meditation, self-awareness and study of scriptures are all suggested. Power of will and determination will make the journey easier. The practice is not difficult, but there should be a commitment to it. Realizing one's true identity comes from spiritual revelation, which is the goal of the practice.

The book describes a very serious subject in lucid, readable style. The whole book is in a question and answer form, so it is easy to go back to a question to re-read the answer. The answers do become clearer after reading more than once.

Spiritual path and sainthood are broadly defined in Eastern philosophy. Every step in the right direction takes one closer to the desired goal. The goal of all goals is ecstasy of the spirit. show less